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Lincoln Autopsy Instruments, 1856

Instruments used in President Abraham Lincoln's autopsy, April 15, 1865. From top to bottom: metacarpal saw, double-ended probe, tongue tie, artery forceps. An autopsy is a medical procedure that consists of a thorough examination performed on a body after death, to evaluate disease or injury that may be present and to determine the cause and manner of a person's death.

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Lincoln Autopsy Instruments, 1856

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Instruments used in President Abraham Lincoln's autopsy, April 15, 1865. From top to bottom: metacarpal saw, double-ended probe, tongue tie, artery forceps. An autopsy is a medical procedure that consists of a thorough examination performed on a body after death, to evaluate disease or injury that may be present and to determine the cause and manner of a person's death.

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Album / NLM/Science Source

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3900 x 2685 px | 30.0 MB

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33.0 x 22.7 cm | 13.0 x 8.9 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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